US Bridges

Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Meade County, Kansas · 13.7S of Meade · Structure no. 000000000600160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek in Meade County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 738 Road 18
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location13.7S of Meade
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyMeade County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08658, -100.34373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 738 Road 18 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.